A communications and public-affairs firm founded in 2002 by a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles. It pairs media relations, crisis communications and community engagement with direct advocacy, and its City filings concentrate on the Mayor's Office, Council and the Port of Los Angeles.
Fees reported to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission by this firm’s clients in their quarterly filings. Figures cover City of Los Angeles lobbying only — County, Metro, LAUSD and state work is reported to separate registries and is not included here.
| Reporting year | Fees reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $390,895 | — |
| 2024 | $435,422 | +11% |
| 2025 | $584,705 | +34% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $163,336 | part year |
Individuals registered with the City of Los Angeles to lobby on this firm’s behalf in its most recent registration year.
Clients that registered this firm with the City and the amounts they reported paying it. Amounts cover 2025 and 2026 filings to date.
| Client | Paid, 2025–26 to date |
|---|---|
| San Antonio Winery, Inc. dba Riboli Family Wine Estates and its affiliate S&R Partners, LLC | $304,684 |
| Forest Lawn Memorial - Parks and Mortuaries | $185,232 |
| Pacific Maritime Association | $133,024 |
| 5035 Coliseum Property, LLC | $102,600 |
| The John Thomas Dye School | $22,500 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Mayor, Office of | 24 filings |
| City Council | 12 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 4 filings |
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